Care Manager

Job Description

Job DescriptionBenefits:

• Bonus based on performance
• Competitive salary
• Opportunity for advancement
• Paid time off
• Training & development

***Competitive hourly rate, with additional bonus compensation based on performance***

Summary:
The Care Manager is responsible for coordinating, implementing, and supervising the
delivery of services to agency clients in alignment with the companys mission and
standards of care. This position is accountable for adherence to regulatory and agency
requirements for service provision and ensures compliance with and maintenance of client
records.

Minimum Qualifications:
Two years of experience in home care, home health or related field.
A reliable means of transportation with current insurance and a valid drivers license.
Must possess excellent written and verbal communication skills and be able to
interact effectively with a diverse audience including clients, families, care providers
and other professionals.
Must possess impeccable follow up and attention to detail and be able to exercise
initiative, problem solve, apply sound judgment.
Able to supervise, assess and evaluate care providers and advocate on behalf of
clients and families.
Passionate about helping others live with dignity.
Must present a positive and professional business image.
Must pass a criminal background check.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
Complete Client Assessment packet for each new client; provide a copy of all
signed agreements to the client or designated client representative.
Develop and implement a written care plan for each client with input and approval
by the client and/or designated client representative. Each care plan shall include:
o Clients functional limitations;
o Nutritional needs and food allergies for meal preparation;
o Home medical equipment and supplies relevant to the care plan;
o Type and schedule of services to be provided, including frequency;
o Non-medical tasks requested.

Care Manager Job Description
Collect fees for initial services at the time of assessment or by the first day of
service.
Provide caregiver introduction for first scheduled shift; review care plan with client
and caregiver and set expectations for service delivery; ensure client in-home
binder with a printed copy of the care plan is easily accessible in the clients
residence.
Supervise client care provided by agency personnel to ensure:
o Caregiver review the clients care plan prior to service provision and
whenever there is a change in the care plan.
o Caregivers comply with the care plan.
o Caregivers implement proper infection control practices.
o Caregivers observe, recognize and immediately report changes in the clients
service needs or condition.
o Caregivers are familiar with and implement emergency procedures for
clients.
o Caregivers possess the necessary skills required for service needs.
o All necessary supplies and equipment are available on-site for safe client
care.
o Provided services fall within the scope of the agencys license.
Regularly communicate with the client and/or designated client representative to
follow-up on service delivery and ensure client satisfaction.
Perform scheduled and non-scheduled in-home client support visits.
Conduct reassessments according to the agencys established frequency and as
needed due to a change in client condition or recent event.
Participate in coordination of services when more than one community service is
providing care to a client such as another home care agency, home health agency,
hospice agency or facility.
Serve as a resource for clients and families, facilitating client education,
empowerment, and quality of life; provide recommendations and referrals as
needed to third party services.
Investigate issues related to client care and client or employee well-being.
Document supervision of client care on the appropriate form and/or in the online
management system in accordance with agency policies and procedures.
Ensure client records are current and properly maintained in accordance with
agency policies and procedures.
Provide needed training and education to staff in the clients home, via telephone
and/or in the agency office.
Report pertinent client and employee information to agency staff for effective
service delivery, matching and scheduling of caregivers, and ongoing client and
employee management.
Assist with the development and revision of client care policies and procedures.
Participate in personnel evaluations for caregivers.

Physical and Environmental Demands: Travel to clients place of residence using a
reliable means of transportation.
Organizational Relationship: Reports directly to Owner
Classification: Non-Exempt
Position Type and Expected Hours of Work: Full-Time 40 hours
Disclaimer: This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive
listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Duties,
responsibilities and activities may change or be assigned at any time with or without notice

Flexible work from home options available.